Engineered Renewable Energy Solutions for Residential, Commercial & Industrial Applications.

The key to a successful Renewable Energy System is to take an analytical approach & deep technical understanding of the objectives before the design phase of the project can begin.

To this end Solterra CAPE / WEST COAST utilises the most advanced electrical data capturing, logging, software & test equipment on the market to fully understand the clients exact requirements before a system design is carried out.

By carrying out an ENERGY AUDIT, capturing the data, analysing & using the information in the system design ensures a suitable outcome is achieved.

Energy audits:

•  Pinpoint energy consumers individually

•  Propose alternatives for inefficient consumers

•  Understand client requirements

•  Propose solutions that will match requirements

Consulting beforehand & communicating with our clients throughout the entire TURNKEY PROJECT is critical to a smooth and hassle free end result.

Renewable Energy System Design is very much determined on a case by case basis. The detailed information gained by  Energy Audits, architectural constraints, property orientation, available roof space & alignment, client preferences, financial constraints, solar system types & many more factors all play a part in the final design.

In order to ensure correct design outcomes, Solterra CAPE / WEST COAST engineers utilise a market leading Software Design Package that has been developed by the top Photovoltaic (PV) Engineers in South Africa for Sub Sahara Africa’s unique conditions. This software minimises risk of system failures & optimises the cost per Kw.h to our clients.

Hardware & software products used in our designs are of the highest quality. All products have the longest expected lifespan in the market & meet, or exceed international & local legislative requirements.

Key Design Elements:

•  Ensuring Correct energy requirements

•  Engineering know-how

•  Understanding Sub Sahara Africa’s unique design challenges

•  Fully understand our clients requirements

•  Correct product specification for application

•  Cost effective design

•  Non-intrusive & elegant aesthetic design

The complexities of project managing a successful installation involves the input of multiple disciplines. Our system engineers, designers, supervisors, working at height specialists, various trade persons, highly skilled electrical commissioning technicians & local council / insurance company Certificate of Compliance (COC) approved  technicians have all benefited from the skills transfer gained from previous installations. As a company this on the job training is a key management focal point.

Benefits of considering Solterra CAPE / WEST COAST as your preferred installation specialist:

•  Incredible industry experience and understanding

•  We boast the largest product portfolio and most intelligent system design and engineering in RSA

•  Largest collection of industry intellect in Africa

•  Fastest growing Solar Energy consultancy in South Africa

•  Preferred network by existing industry players

•  Taking the stance that quality and understanding cannot be ignored

•  Over 12000 successful domestic installations

•  A brand that has proven business systems

•  A brand that has the intellect and experience from years of leading the way

•  More importantly we engage with the client in a highly professional & competent manner

•  A brand that is not just about product, but rather about solutions

•  Get it right first time – every time

System Monitoring & Maintenance are the two critical factors that determine the highest return on investment from your Renewable Energy System. Given the correct maintenance programme, a professionally installed system is designed to last 25 problem free years. However, like any electrical or mechanical equipment, periodic inspection & regular maintenance is required to ensure peak performance.

Fortunately Solterra CAPE / WEST COAST systems can be equipped with the most up to date web based on-line monitoring. Not only for our clients to view the efficiency of their system on an ongoing basis, but also assist our engineers troubleshoot any issues should they arise.

To make it easy on our clients we offer a long-term periodic maintenance programme to visit the installation as per the manufacturers recommendations. Carry out a complete inspection, ensure the all components are correctly installed, test the functionality of the system, make any small adjustments required to optimise the overall performance & general maintenance as required.